Chapter 103 The Iran Issue

Finding a way to get the Soviet Union to restore Austria to its original state, of course, in the current environment, can be understood as asking the Soviet Union to make concessions. On the Iran issue, Britain's position is to maintain the status quo, while on the Turkey issue, it is used for betrayal. One win, one draw and one loss is what Britain needs to achieve now.

As before, formal negotiations and black-box operations were carried out at the same time. This time, Alan Wilson and Fultseva changed places and went to the Western Occupied Area of ​​Greater Berlin. , The two walked together like a couple.

But in fact, Alan Wilson, who represents the United Kingdom, and Fultseva, who represents the Soviet Union, have just let go of their hostility. They have no other thoughts at all. Alan Wilson feels that there must be Soviet agents paying attention to the two of them. As for why No British agents? Good question, because Alan Wilson is British and can't speak ill of his country.

Finding a young restaurant with few local customers, Alan Wilson invited Fultseva to lunch with petit-bourgeois smugness.

"I said, Ms. Fultseva, do you think I will do something to the members of the Soviet delegation?" As if seeing Fultseva's hesitation, Alan Wilson said, "Every move of you and me is different. There are people watching, although I don't have the expertise to know where they are."

"Then you still take me to the occupied area in the west." Fultseva muttered dissatisfiedly, and there must be some inquiries when going back.

Allen Wilson knew this very well. The review by the Soviet Union was very strict. The reason why the West had doubts about the countries of the Soviet system was that it was a new society in essence, and people thought about different problems.

As for thinking that one's own system is better than the other's, it's fine to say that one wants to make the other party better. It's an obvious lie.

If the Soviet Union was really bad, the West would not deliberately find trouble with the Soviet Union. When did the United States find trouble with Africa? They all praise each other's original ecology.

As a British civil servant with a lot of money and billions, Alan Wilson doesn't mind personal gains and losses. For the sake of the country's goals, it doesn't matter to sacrifice some out of his own pocket.

"I believe that the Soviet comrades are very happy that our new prime minister and foreign minister have come to Potsdam in the past few days." Alan Wilson, holding a knife and fork, asked with good etiquette.

This set of etiquette is not that Alan Wilson was born noble, but learned it when he arrived in British India. The civil servants of British India seem to have found the feeling of the nobles of the British Empire in front of the Indians, and the red tape is even more serious than that of the local nobles.

As for the Soviet comrades, this is not Alan Wilson's slip of the tongue, but the inner thoughts of using this term to name the Soviets.

"When it was in opposition, the Labor Party might not consider being said to be a pro-Soviet force. But as the ruling party, the angle of consideration has changed. I hope that the Soviet Union will not misjudge this. Whether it is Mr. Churchill or Prime Minister Attlee, They all serve the British Empire." Alan Wilson finished his opening remarks in a few words.

After pouring a glass of wine for Fultseva, Alan Wilson took the initiative to touch a glass with Da Maomei and said, "Congratulations to the Soviet Red Army for their smooth progress in the Far East. Let us toast to the early end of the war. Maybe the war is over, and we will not have this opportunity Celebrated."

During the war, because of other threats, several countries can still tolerate the dirtiness among each other. Once the war is over, a new round of confrontation will come immediately, and it is nothing more than when it will officially start.

Before the Iron Curtain speech, the United States and the Soviet Union had already disliked each other, but they did not put it on the table.

From a personal point of view, Allen Wilson hopes that the Soviet Union will occupy Hokkaido smoothly, so that the United States and the Soviet Union will have one more point of wrestling to ease the pressure on Europe.

This may be a celebration of Alan Wilson and Fultseva as allies. After clinking glasses, Alan Wilson raised three questions for the new prime minister,

The Soviet Union must lift its occupation of Austria. Before the end of the year, the troops of Britain, the United States and France will be stationed in Austria. The United Kingdom and the Soviet Union must immediately disarm and reduce the size of their garrisons in Iran.

The third point is the issue of the Dardanelles, in which the United Kingdom is most concerned about the Iranian issue. During World War II, the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom entered the north and south of Iran respectively according to the agreement, and this is the traditional sphere of influence of both sides.

During World War II, the Soviet Union had already carried out oil exploration work in northeastern Iran. These oil fields were connected with Azerbaijan of the Soviet Union in the northwestern part of Iran, and Turkmenistan of the Soviet Union in the northeastern part of Iran. Official agreement.

"According to the previous agreement, our two countries will withdraw from Iran before the end of the year. The withdrawal of troops should be considered now." Alan Wilson still took the initiative to state the British conditions.

"What if we don't want to?" After taking a sip of the wine, Fultseva's fair face flushed a little, but she was not confused by the alcohol.

"This will make Prime Minister Attlee suspicious of the Soviet Union's intentions." Alan Wilson said meaningfully, "I don't need to ask for instructions, I can guess what will happen next. The British Empire will invite the U.S. military together with the Pahlavi Dynasty. Stationed in Iran, jointly put pressure on the Soviet Union. There may be three final results, and the three countries of the United States will withdraw at the same time, and Iran will become a neutral country. The second and third countries will have conflicts in Iran, and the third confrontation will consume everyone’s energy for a period of time. Evacuation. No matter which of the above three outcomes occurs, the ultimate beneficiary is the United States.”

"It seems that you are very willing to give your interests to the Americans." Fultseva giggled, "When did Britain become so generous?"

"Blood is thicker than water. Intellectually, we certainly don't want to cheapen the United States, but if we have to choose between the United States and the Soviet Union, we must choose the United States with our eyes closed." Allen Wilson said with a cold face, "Maintain the status quo , as well as the interests of the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union, if the situation I mentioned occurs, the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom will gain nothing."

"Withdrawing troops in vain? Mr. Allen may be joking. May I ask what compensation will you give?" Furtseva was silent for a moment and began to fight back. It was the British who asked for it on their own initiative, and there must be an exchange condition.

Alan Wilson opened his mouth, wanting to say no, but finally said, "Regarding the issue of the right of passage in the Dardanelles, if the Soviet Union publicly promises to fulfill the previous agreement, it will withdraw its troops from Iran. The right of passage in the Dardanelles , the British Empire is willing to help the Soviet Union fight for it.”